CARL Westby capitalised on local knowledge to win the Henriques Trophy over his home course Hesketh.

The scratch man coupled rounds of 71 and 70 for a two- under-par total to prevail by three shots from Cheshire player Kevin Kean who leapfrogged from fifth to second place in the Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit.

The Ashton-on-Mersey ace still trails leader Bob Bardsley, the Lancashire captain, by 70 points after blowing his chance with a second round 75, having led at the half-way stage thanks to a 68.

But the day belonged to Westby, who has yet to figure with the county, who twice birdied the testing second, 13th, 15th and final holes.

Sand Moor's John Sheehy was third, five off the pace but a shot ahead of Southport and Ainsdale's Ian Leadbetter.

And there was a creditable debut by Chorley junior Tom Barton, who finished fifth after cards of 74 and 73.

THE host club's Andrew O'Brien fired the top gross of 71 in the opening Manchester Junior League fixture at Chorlton.

Andy Mitchell, from Swinton Park, returned the best nett of 61 off his 25 handicap.

Bury's Ciaran Doherty, who plays off three, won the scratch to 14 division with 69 and Oliver Nock, another home player, took the 15-36 section with 64 off 18.

MOBBERLEY pro Jon Cheetham, back playing mostly regional events after losing his Asian Tour card, shared top prize with Hillside's Phil Kenyon in the Kendal pro-am on four- under-par 66.

DEANE'S Gary Walker won the Bolton GA President's Trophy over his home course wioth a two round total of 137 and by a shot from Horwich's Ken Bowker.